Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+7.8%
WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 251 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,948 to the NHS. This is 7.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,948 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +7.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.